The American Academy of Chefs Academy Highlights from the 2012 ACF National Convention

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AAC Members at Fellows Meeting
Tables at AAC Dinner
Desserts at Spouses Luncheon

The American Academy of Chefs kicked off this year’s national convention at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Fla., with the annual Fellow’s meeting on Sunday, July 15. During this meeting, the new Academy inductees took their oath, American Academy of Chefs Culinary Hall of Fame™ inductees and AAC award winners were announced. AAC Chair Stafford DeCambra, CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC, and AAC Vice Chair Mark Wright, CEC, AAC, then provided a business update on the State of the AAC. View Presentation (1.43 MB)

That evening, Fellow members and guests celebrated the 41st Annual Academy Induction Reception and Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando. Guests experienced true fellowship and were treated with service of the highest quality paired with an extraordinary dinner prepared by Executive Chef Bernard Fiemeyer and his amazing culinary team. Inductees were honored as they received their medals, and award winners were recognized. In addition, the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs made a $10,000 donation for scholarships.

The Spouses Luncheon on Monday, July 16, was hosted by ACF Culinary Regional Team member, Andreas Proisl, CEPC, at the extravagant Islesworth Golf and Country Club. Spouses enjoyed an amazing menu.